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House roll call 12 · 26th Congress · Dec 13, 1839

To adjourn, motion made during debate on the n.j. Contested elections. (p. 49)

On Dec 13, 1839, the House voted 108–117. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–116, Others 106–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes
108
No
117
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 13, 1839

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 116 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others106 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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